Shortgame Mastery – How to bring your short game to tour level!

Every golfer knows this: A powerful drive feels good, but your short game determines your score. Whether you're shooting 80 or 95, the real shot-killers are missed chips, poor pitches, or shaky putts. So today we're looking at how to take your game around the greens to the next level.

Why is the short game so important?

80% of shots are made within 100 meters of the flag . A solid tee shot is nice, but if your wedge game or putts are off, it can quickly cost you valuable strokes. In short: Improve your short game = better scores, less stress.

Training ideas for a strong short game

1. Precision chipping – The Target Towel Drill 🎯

The biggest chipping mistake? Lack of control over the landing position. To improve this, grab the TARGET TOWEL from golftoolbox and place it on the green as a target zone.

👉 Here's how:

• Place the towel on a surface that you want to be sure to hit with your chip.

• Start with short chips (3-8 meters), then increase the distance.

• Goal: The ball should land on the towel and roll out from there.

⛳️ Extra tip: Play different clubs (wedge, 9-iron) to improve your feel for carry and roll .

2. The 3-Ball Lag-Putt Drill – More consistency on the greens

Putting is the key to low scores. The goal is to get the ball close to the flag from various distances and avoid three-putts.

👉 Here's how:

• Place three balls 5, 10 and 15 meters away from the flag.

• Your goal: Each ball must land within one club grip of the hole on the first attempt. Not too short!

• If not, putt all three again. Only when all three are in or close enough do you move on to the next distance.

⛳️ Extra tip: Use the PUTTING TOWEL from golftoolbox to analyze your putting motion. The lines will help you optimize your stroke and alignment .

3. The 3x3 Wedge Drill – Improve control & feel

Your wedge play determines how many birdie or par chances you get. Precision is key here.

👉 Here's how:

• Choose three distances: 30m, 50m, 70m .

• Play with three different wedges (e.g. 60°, 56°, 52°) and find out which club best controls which distance.

• Goal: Stay no more than 3-5 meters away from the hole.

⛳️ Extra tip: Focus on a smooth, rhythmic movement . Try to control the distances with a consistent tempo but varying your backswing.

Conclusion – Short game makes the difference

A solid short game saves strokes , reduces frustration, and gets you to your dream score faster. Targeted training with smart tools like the TARGET TOWEL helps you become more precise and perform under pressure.

👉 Try it out: Spend 30 minutes on your short game training and compare your up & down after a few weeks – you will feel the difference!

🔥 Get started now & take your game to the next level!